Best Wooden Roller Coaster

February 13, 2009
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Each of these thrill rides are packed with the signature hills and curves that make a wooden coaster great. America’s best wooden coasters may not be the tallest or the fastest, but they are the best representation of what a wooden coaster can be. Although these coasters are more recent, they look back to the Roaring 20’s when wooden coasters dominated the theme park scene.
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El Toro

Why it's best: El Toro is one of the tallest, steepest and fastest wooden coasters in the world. At 76 degrees, the first drop is the second steepest wooden coaster drop in the world. But El Toro isn’t about stats -- it’s about a fast paced, out of control experience that is su...read full review



Why it's a best pick: Holiday World, included in our Best Small Theme Park list, has a collection of three great wooden coasters draw coaster lovers from all over, with The Voyage being the main draw. The parks original coaster, The Raven, is a small and quick run through the woods. Their next co... read full review

Why it's a best pick: Lake Compounce, also included in our Best Small Theme Park list, is the home Boulder Dash, a true winner. This wooden coaster is nestled between the lake and a rocky hillside, making for one of the most beautiful coasters ever. But don’t let the pristine setting fool y... read full review

Why it's a best pick: This classic wooden coaster was saved from the wrecking ball when Dick Knoebel purchased the formerly run-down coaster at an auction in Texas, which marked the first large scale relocation of a wooden coaster. Once it was back up and running, fans and enthusiasts took seriou... read full review

Why it's a best pick: Thunderhead is one of the wildest coasters you’ll ever ride. The coaster is filled with steep drops, lightning quick turns and an intense set of directional changes that is sure to thrill. No other coaster on this list has such a tightly packed layout -- the ride cross... read full review

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